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Old 03-01-2010, 07:10 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by mcl View Post
Marketing? I've never seen any marketing specifically for an ebook version of a book that's out in physical form.

Furthermore, I sincerely doubt the proofing costs, as ebook variants of DTBs are often rife with errors that should have been caught. And editing? I've yet to see any ebook variant of a DTB that's been re-edited specifically for the format. Layout, sure. But editing? No.


Still, the bottom line, even with the chart as it stands: The authors make less per sale, and the publishers make more per sale, as compared to the same DTB.

And this assumes the agency model (note the $12.99 retail price, and the retailer payout amount). Yet another reason to oppose it.
Just on your note about marketing ebooks, if you take a look at Sony's ebookstore you'll see lots of books spotlighted. I'm sure the publisher pays for that placement (and it works).
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